Prometheus Foundation
Accepts applications
Prometheus Foundation is a private foundation in Crystal Bay, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.6 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $49,730 and the largest $2.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.6 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$49,730
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$71.7 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 24 | $68.2 million |
| 2024 | $7.6 million | 25 | $71.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Grantsadministratorprometheusfdnorg PO Box 1157, Crystal Bay, NV 91302 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (999) 999-9999, grantsadministrator@prometheusfdn.org |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See website |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Prometheus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California. It also paid $1.5 million in 15 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $2.1 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $173,864 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $84,800 |
| New York | 1 | $49,730 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Objective Standard Institute | Education | $2.1 million |
| Ayn Rand Center Europe | Education | $434,144 |
| Ayn Rand Centre Ukraine | Education | $246,316 |
| Boaz Josef Arad - Objectivist Center Israel | Education | $240,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education | Education | $173,864 |
| Eszter Novapolicy Consulting | Education | $151,650 |
| Ancyranum Media Comm Consultancy | Education | $116,925 |
| Individual | Education | $103,975 |
| America's Future Foundation | Education | $100,000 |
| Ayn Rand Center Georgia | Education | $84,000 |
| Atlas Network | Education | $82,000 |
| Adam Smith Institute | Education | $50,000 |
| Ideas Beyond Borders | Education | $49,730 |
| Individual | Education | $45,256 |
| Ayn Rand Center Armenia Sengo | Education | $35,000 |
| Thomas Paine Institute | Education | $30,000 |
| Individual | Education | $11,244 |
| Individual | Education | $9,870 |
| Individual | Education | $9,150 |
| Academy of Ideas LTD | Education | $4,965 |
| Ladies of Liberty Alliance | Education | $4,000 |
| Students for Liberty | Education | $2,800 |
| Individual | Education | $2,000 |
| Individual | Education | $2,000 |
| Conferences and Ideas Ehf | Education | $1,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl B Barney
- C Bradley Thompson
- Leonard Esmond
- David Hardy
- Craig Biddle
- Annie Vinther Sanz
- Keith Zakarin
Questions people ask
Does Prometheus Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See website.
How much does Prometheus Foundation give?
$7.6 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $49,730.
Who runs Prometheus Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carl B Barney (Director & Founder), C Bradley Thompson (Director), Leonard Esmond (Director & Treasurer) and David Hardy (Director & Chairman) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Prometheus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.